Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Recreational Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Sports and Recreational Management
Hours: 120
Sports and Recreational Management Overview
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Bachelor of Science in Sports and Recreational Management emphasizes professional skills that will help you for a career in the business side of sports. Learn about the core concepts, specifically campus recreation, municipal park and non-profit recreation, college athletics and professional sports.
This program will also prepare you for roles in sports administration, sports marketing, facility and event management, sports agency, event coordination, fundraising or sales and customer service.
Sports and recreational management is a fast-growing industry. Many public entities, including public universities, cities and corporations are investing in recreational centers, along with other civic event centers to serve diverse populations. The growth of these centers has spawned the development of community tourism events to add to the other attractions that were present in the area.
Sports and Recreational Management Courses You May Take
Sport Administration: A study of principles, problems, human relationships and procedures in supervision and recreational administration. Involves theories of leadership, programs and philosophies in the sport industry.
Psychology of Sport: Psychological perspectives of sport; personalities of sports participants and current literature related to psychological aspects of sport.
Legal Issues in Sport: Explores the relationship between sport and law, and the fundamentals of law used y sport and recreational managers, including contract law, tort law, employment and discrimination law, the effect of state and federal statutes on recreational activities and sport, and current legal issues in the industry.
Event Management in Sport and Recreation: Identification of the type of events common to sport and recreation. An examination of the principles involved in planning and managing the events.
Sport in Society: Examination of the diversity of sport and organizations and culture both ethnically and geographically.
Career Paths for Sports and Recreational Management
Students with a degree in sport and recreational management can find a variety of career opportunities, including community recreation, intercollegiate athletic departments, high school programs, the commercial fitness business sector as well as minor and major league sport teams.
Primary Careers
Athletic director, coach, recreation manager, facilities manager, fundraiser
- Coaching
- Athletic administration
- Sports marketing
- Fundraising
- Facilities management
- Event coordination
- Schools and universities
- Professional sports teams
- Stadiums and arenas
- Health and fitness clubs
- Government organizations
- Non-profit organizations